What is this?

[EllRog]

Morning all, (its 8am here in the UK.)
I rescued this guy from a bucket of cold water and all the previous "keeper" told me was that it's a "catfish".

I was wondering if anyone is able to identify what this is? I'd like to be able to nurse it to health before rehoming, but I haven't a clue what it is in order to do so.

Hope the picture is good enough by the way. He darts off asoon as he spots anyone near the tank.

Cheers!

 

[corylover5]

It looks like a Striped Raphael catfish. It's a beautiful fish! Nice job rescuing it.

 

[EllRog]

It looks like a Striped Raphael catfish. It's a beautiful fish! Nice job rescuing it.

Ah thanks, I'll google that and have a look. I know nothing about catfish!
The guy had sold his tank and tried to arrange for the fish to be sold to another person on the same day, but that seller didn't show up. I'm sure he wasn't meaning for his fish to end up in a bucket. Poorly planned

 

[Lajos_Detari]

I think Corylover5 is right.

http://www.qianhufish.com/qql/slot/u2258/fish catalogue/catfish/qian hu catalog inside-52.jpg

Catfishes

www.qianhufish.com

 

[EllRog]

I think Corylover5 is right.

http://www.qianhufish.com/qql/slot/u2258/fish catalogue/catfish/qian hu catalog inside-52.jpg

Catfishes

www.qianhufish.com

Does look very similar, hopefully that's one and I can educate myself on it! Thanks to you both for your help

 

[Lajos_Detari]

Here are some info for you:

Keeping Striped Raphael Catfish: A Complete Beginner's Guide

We are going to tell you about striped raphael catfish. You will find information about how to keep, feed, choose tank mates for the raphael catfish.

meethepet.com

Striped Raphael Catfish: Care Guide, Tank Mates, Facts, & More (With Pictures) | Animal-World

The Striped Raphael Catfish is very peaceful and thought to be the nicest of the Thorny Catfish! The Striped Raphael Catfish Platydoras armatulus has been a favorite of aquarium enthusiasts for a very long time. These are very pretty catfish with broad black and white stripes that run the length...

animal-world.com

 

[EllRog]

Here are some info for you:

Keeping Striped Raphael Catfish: A Complete Beginner's Guide

We are going to tell you about striped raphael catfish. You will find information about how to keep, feed, choose tank mates for the raphael catfish.

meethepet.com

Striped Raphael Catfish: Care Guide, Tank Mates, Facts, & More (With Pictures) | Animal-World

The Striped Raphael Catfish is very peaceful and thought to be the nicest of the Thorny Catfish! The Striped Raphael Catfish Platydoras armatulus has been a favorite of aquarium enthusiasts for a very long time. These are very pretty catfish with broad black and white stripes that run the length...

animal-world.com

Thank you, very kind!

 

[JuiceBox52]

I agree let us know how it goes

 

[EllRog]

I agree let us know how it goes

He seems pretty happy to be honest. Hopefully I can find someone who will take him on for the rest of his long life!
Just presuming his male for some reason, I have no idea